From Taylor Jenkins Reid comes a captivating, emotional story about fame, identity, and the price of living a life in the spotlight.

Aging Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life—but she chooses an unknown journalist, Monique Grant, to write her story.

As Evelyn recounts her rise to fame in old Hollywood, she reveals the truth behind her seven marriages—each one a strategic step in navigating a world driven by power, image, and survival.

But behind the headlines and public persona lies a far more complicated story—one of forbidden love, sacrifice, and the choices she had to make to protect the life she truly wanted.

As the layers of Evelyn’s past unfold, it becomes clear that her story is not just about fame… but about who she loved, what she lost, and the secrets she kept.

Rich, emotional, and deeply compelling, this novel explores ambition, identity, and the courage it takes to live authentically.

✨ Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Historical Fiction / Romance
🌶️ Spice Level: Low–Moderate

📚 Series: Standalone

Glamorous, heartbreaking, and unforgettable—perfect for readers who love old Hollywood drama, complex characters, and powerful love stories 🎬✨